[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING ARVADA HIGH SCHOOL

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2025

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th 
anniversary of Arvada High School.
  For more than a century, Arvada High School has been a central part 
of the community, empowering students with the tools they need to 
succeed in their future education. When the school first opened in 
1899, only seven students were enrolled. Today, Arvada High has over 
700 students enrolled and is now a leading institution for families in 
Jefferson County. Through its 125-year history, the school has adapted 
to meet the changing needs of its students through initiatives like the 
Empowerment Academy, which provides specialized support to students who 
require additional resources and increases equitable access to 
education.
  The school's dedicated teachers and staff have guided generations of 
students and made Arvada High a cornerstone for community development 
in Jefferson County.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to congratulate Arvada High School on its 125th anniversary 
and for its dedication to students in our community.

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